My parents always told me as a kid “if something’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing." I always try to set the bar high for myself in life. I tell myself that good wasn’t good enough because I can achieve perfection. When a boss asked if I could get something done by the end of the week, I told them I could do it by the end of the day. If my cross-country coaches wanted me to run five sprints, I did eight.
Setting my expectations that high, though, can leave myself open for disappointment when I’m reminded that I’m not Superman.